Sicily (1209-20) 4 tari d'oro Fr-644

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Sincona sale 80, lot 2794

This specimen was lot 2794 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 575 CHF (about US$689 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"ITALY | Sicily, Friedrich II. 1197-1250. Multiplo di Tari d'oro o. J. (1209-1220), Messina. Kufische Inschriftenkreise mit FE im Zentrum. Rv. Kreuzstab zwischen - - / IC-XC / NI KA. Gutes sehr schön. (Italy, kingdom of Sicily, Frederick II, 1197-1250, undated multiple gold tari, struck 1209-20, Messina mint. Obverse: Kufic (Arabic) inscription with FE in the center; reverse: cross divides "IC CX NI KA". Good very fine.)"

Frederick II was German emperor who ruled Sicily 1197-1250. He issued various gold tari up to ten tari.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: gold. This specimen is 3.43 g.

Catalog reference: Spahr 59, MIR 65, Fr-644.

Source:

  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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